Chemistry, B.A.

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For additional programs and courses in this department, see Chemistry .

Major Requirements

At least 29 credit hours in chemistry, including:

At least 22 credit hours at the 200-level or above;
One of CHM 405 , CHM 410 , CHM 420 , CHM 425 , or BCM 465 ;
One course (3 credit hour minimum) in physical chemistry and one course (3 credit hour minimum) in each of three of the remaining four areas of chemistry (analytical, biological, inorganic, organic);
Research seminar - CHM 475 *;

Note: CHM 397 and CHM 497 may not be counted toward the minimum credit hours or the area requirement.

Required support courses for the B.A. Degree

Calculus

Physics

Licensure for Secondary Education in Science

Licensure for secondary education in science requires a degree in Biology, Chemistry or Physics as well as a supplemental major in Secondary Education . The B.A. degree in Biology or Chemistry is recommended for education students; in Physics, education students should choose the B.S. Teaching Track. A student will need over 120 total credit hours to complete this degree, although licensure requirements in anatomy, astronomy and geology may be met by successful completion of an exam, reducing the total number of credit hours required. Consult the Education Department Handbook for all licensure requirements.

Typical Course Sequence

	FALL	WINTER	SPRING
FIRST YEAR:	CHM 141 MTH 140 or MTH 151	CHM 142 MTH 141 or MTH 152	CHM 205 or CHM 210 MTH 152 or MTH 153
SECOND YEAR:	CHM 220 PHY 141	CHM 221 PHY 142	CHM 222 CHM 475 PHY 143A /PHY 143C

Note: MTH 152 should be completed no later than the Winter term of the second year.